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R36
3.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4
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Volkswagen Passat R36 (2009) price & specs
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R36
Overview
The 2009 Volkswagen Passat R36 is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Station Wagon that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a B6. The Volkswagen Passat is regarded as a medium-sized car built in Germany with prices starting at $67,990 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Passat is powered by a 3.6L 6-cylinder engine that has 220 kW of power (at 6600 rpm) and 350 Nm of torque (at 2400 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Volkswagen claims the Passat R36 uses 10.7L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 254g of CO2. It has a 70L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 654km per full tank
The Volkswagen Passat measures 1456mm (57.3 inches) in height, 4820mm (189.8 inches) in length, 1820mm (71.7 inches) in width with a 2709mm (106.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1792kg (3950.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The Passat R36 comes standard with 235/40 R18 front tyres and 235/40 R18 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
62.88 - 127.46 kW/t
49.77 kW/t
127.46 kW/t
Boot Space
541 - 603 litres
459 litres
1,005 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.4 - 10.7 L/100km
5.7 L/100km
12.4 L/100km
Price
$42,490 - $67,990
$26,990
$67,990
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
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Dimensions
4,820 mm
1,820 mm
1,456 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,820 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,820 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,456 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,709 mm |
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Emission Control Level
Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
Australia Greenhouse Rating: 5.0
Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
CO2 Level (Combined): 254
Standard Met: EU4
Engine
Bore Engine: 89.0
Engine (cc): 3597
Engine Configuration: V
Engine (L): 3.6
Number of Cylinders: 6
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 96.4
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 98
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 18.5
Main Capacity (L): 70
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 15.4
Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 9.3
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 10.7
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 26
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 22
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 12.0
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 8.3
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 34
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 28
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 6.7
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 14.9
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 19
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 16
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 10.7
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.8
Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
Maximum Speed (mph): 155
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 299
Maximum Power (kW): 220
Maximum Torque (Nm): 350
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6600
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2400
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-Time
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Automatic Mode: yes
Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Manual Sequential: yes
Number of Speeds: 6
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Body Style
Body Type: Station Wagon
Local Body Type: Station Wagon
Platform Code: Pq46
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 58.0
Rear Seat Down (L): 1641
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 20.8
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 588
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 60.9
Front Track (mm): 1548
Overall Height (in): 57.3
Overall Height (mm): 1456
Overall Length (in): 189.8
Overall Length (mm): 4820
Overall Width (in): 71.7
Overall Width (mm): 1820
Rear Track (in): 61.3
Rear Track (mm): 1558
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.4
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11400
Wheelbase (in): 106.7
Wheelbase (mm): 2709
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Bi-Xenon
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Metallic
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2200
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4850
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1792
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3951
Audio System
Brand Name: Other
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
Digital Media Card: yes
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Disc Player
Armrest Capacity: 6
Location: Armrest
Dashboard Capacity: 6
Location: Dashboard
Dashboard Media Type: CD
External Connections
Aux Jack (Front): yes
MP3 Devices Connection: yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Brand: Other
Number of Speakers: 10
Upgraded Speakers: yes
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Entertainment Display Screen
Location: Front
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Number of Memorised Driver Seat Positions: 7
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Location (12V): Rear
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Type: Manual
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Alloy
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 7
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 7
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Suede
Seating
Capacity: 5
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Power Locks
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
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